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Regulatory Matters

Bush Administration Pushing Last-Minute Rollbacks

One Year Later, Only Blame about Crandall Canyon Disaster

Information and Access

Fisheries Rule Cuts Public Participation

EPA Launches Online System for Reporting Violations

Senate Report Documents Problems with State Secrets Privilege

State Group Launches Government Transparency Wiki

Nonprofit Issues

Federal Court Denies Injunction and Upholds Strict Voter Registration Fines in Florida

Anti-Obama Group Seeks Exemption from Campaign Finance Rules

Federal Budget

Defense Contract Oversight Faces Multiple Challenges

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